Hi, Kim! Glad you're doing so well! Remember, walk, walk, walk, and chew, chew, chew!! Good luck to you!!! Mary

I had surgery at 8 a.m. on a Wednesday, and went home by mid-day Friday. I was also up and walking slowly by Thursday morning. I didn't feel well at all, but my surgeon made me get up and get around. I was glad to go home! I'd rather lay down in the comforts of my own home than in a strange hospital bed. I was lucky not to have any problems or complications though. 2 days in the hospital is standard for my doctor. ~Kim

This one is even better, and more active: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/VBGersSupport/

I heard one time on Dr. Phil I think that if you hit a plateau you should change your exercise a bit...like do a different kind, and it worked for the people on his show. Two years before I had my surgery I lost 40 pounds by limiting sugar and white flower and eating lots of vegetables and adequate protein. I would focus on protein, vegetables, and limit starches. I hope something works for you...hang in there you've come a long way already.

I am having more pain - I was feeling just sore and then Sunday I started feeling really bad and by Monday I was really thinking I had imploded or something! I had bubbling out of my incision all day long, I think I am having migraines - I am not sure if they are migraines, but the headaches are sooo bad! I am getting chills and I am so sore that I can barely walk. What is happening to me it is not getting better it is getting worse?? any advice?? We called the Dr. but he said it is probably normal. Why am I seeping so much all of the sudden - I mean it like bubbles out and my stomach feels like jello everytime I move it hurts. I am really scared and frustrated, I just sit and cry.